Mission Statement of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office commits its resources in partnership with the law enforcement community and citizens of Ocean County to promote a safe and secure environment, free from the fear of crime.
The members of this office serve to minimize the impact of the criminal justice system upon the lives of victims, witnesses and their families by helping them to overcome the effects of crime, to help them as they participate in the criminal justice system and to help them support successful prosecutions.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, as the chief law enforcement agency in Ocean County, provides leadership and supervision over the chiefs of police and municipal prosecutors with a view to ensure the effective, efficient and uniform enforcement and prosecution of the criminal laws and the administration of criminal justice throughout Ocean County.
Our Core Values: The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Offices’ mission can best be achieved through the commitment to the ideals of:
- Justice
- Fairness
- Prompt and courteous attention to the needs of the public we serve
- Cooperation with law enforcement
- Crime Reduction